Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic GX9

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic GX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SH-1 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SH-1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GX9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SH-1 matches up versus the GX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The full galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic GX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 versus the GX9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-1 and GX9 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and GX9.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SH-1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GX9 will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SH-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.